Nice to meet you! ଘ(੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
I’m Avi, a UX/UI designer currently finishing my Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. I've always been drawn to the quieter side of design as I like creating interfaces that feel intuitive so people can focus on what they came to do, not on the interface itself.
My work lives between research, interaction design, and visual detail. A lot of my design brain comes from spending years drawing and building my own little worlds, so I naturally look for character and relationships in the products I design too. I care about how a system treats people over time and how it speaks to them in stressful moments. When I’m not in Figma prototyping, I’m likely drawing or trying out new desserts.
You can reach me anytime at: lara.avilenne@gmail.com.
Experience
Education
When I'm not designing
Drawing & Sketching
Drawing is still my first language. I spend a lot of time sketching characters, outfits, and small scenes, either in a sketchbook or on my iPad.
Traveling
My family loves to travel, so summer usually means exploring a new city together, getting lost in side streets, and collecting photos and small details I can bring back into my work.
Playing Video Games
I gravitate toward story-driven games with strong atmospheres, beautiful art, and gameplay that feels satisfying to learn over time. I love getting wrapped up in a world and then over-analyzing the characters afterward.
Music
I rarely go a day without music. Building playlists and revisiting favorite albums is one of my main ways to recharge and stay grounded.
